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Monday, March 13, 2017

HONEY GARLIC CHICKEN - CHICKEN DRUMSTICK RECIPES

HONEY GARLIC CHICKEN

Chicken recipes are something which we crave for more. This is because chicken recipes are is most versatile recipes which can be cooked in different flavors. When we are in a hurry we always go for Chicken drumstick recipes or chicken thighs recipes instead of whole chicken recipes as they are quick and perfect for a quick lunch or dinner meal. If you are looking for a simple chicken recipe to serve along with salads, rice or pasta then here you go. Here am going to share a sweet and savory chicken recipe with chicken legs or chicken drumsticks. This juicy and flavorful honey garlic chicken is ready in less than 20 minutes. A simple and less messy chicken dish. Honey chicken is my favorite all the time. This sticky easy honey garlic chicken is tender, juicy with full of flavors. Here seasoned chicken legs are tossed until done and then coated with honey garlic sauce which makes this dish yummy. Hope you all will try this honey chicken recipe for sure. So let's move on to the recipe showing how to make honey garlic chicken with the chicken drumstick.

INGREDIENTS

Chicken legs/drumsticks - 3 nos, with or without skin (here i used chicken legs without skin)

Garlic - 3 cloves, crushed or chopped finely

Honey - 3 tbsp

Chicken broth or plain water - 2 tbsp

Soy sauce - 1 tsp

White vinegar - 1 tbsp

Olive oil - 1 tbsp + 2 tsp

Salt

To marinate the chicken

Pepper powder - to taste

Garlic powder - half tsp

Salt - to taste

PREPARATION

Marinate the chicken with pepper powder, garlic powder, and salt. Set aside for 30 minutes. (You can use chicken thighs instead of drumsticks. If you are using chicken with skin, poke holes in the chicken with a knife which helps the marinade penetrate easily.)

Heat a non-stick pan with 1 tbsp of olive oil. Make the flame to medium low and toss the chicken on both sides until golden and cooked through.

Now for the sauce, When chicken is done, arrange the to a side and add 2 tsp of olive in the middle. To this, add garlic chopped and fry until fragrant over a low flame. (Be careful do not burn the garlic. Do not forget to flip the chicken occasionally.)

Now add honey, water, soy sauce and vinegar together. Then make the flame to medium and cook until the sauce thickens slightly (3 minutes). Do not cook for long.

When done, coat the chicken well in this sauce. Garnish with parsley leaves or sesame seeds.